Airports

Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport welcomes 3.78 million passengers annually. With in excess of 80 flights per day, the airport is serviced by major and local carriers including: Air Canada, Delta, United Airlines, WestJet, Calm Air, Bearskin Airlines, Sunwing, Air Transat, Perimeter Airlines and Newleaf.

Additional services are readily available through major charter operators or private air transportation facilities. Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport enjoys non-stop services from major U.S. airports: Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Phoenix, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Springs. Delta, Westjet and United Airlines offer nearly 100 direct flights per week departing from Winnipeg, which ranks third among the 12 Canadian mid-sized cities surveyed by the number of scheduled direct flights.

Border Regulations

Travelling to Canada From the United States

The United States Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act requires air travellers to and from the United States, the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, and Mexico have passports or other secure, accepted documents to enter Canada or to re-enter the United States. This policy also applies to Canadians travelling to and from these destinations.

As of June 1, 2009 citizens travelling by land or sea, are required to have documents that comply with the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), most commonly a passport, a passport card, a trusted traveler card such as NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST, or an enhanced driver's license.

Tourism Winnipeg advises U.S. residents to visit the U.S. Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for the most up-to-date information.

To determine if you are inadmissible to enter Canada, please visit the Canadian Immigration website.

Visitors from other countries can visit the Canadian Government website for more information or contact the Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate responsible for their region.
Within Canada, call Citizenship and Immigration Canada at 1 (888) 242-2100.

Travelling to Canada from Countries other than the United States

Starting March 15, 2016, visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly to or transit through Canada will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).

Exceptions include U.S. citizens and foreign nationals with a valid visa.

All travellers must present acceptable travel documents and identification must be presented at the border.

Goods bought in Canada, but manufactured in the U.S., are duty-free and not included in the basic exemption. Original handmade crafts and works of art are also exempt, however a receipt of purchase may be required. For further information on U.S. customs regulations, please visit www.customs.ustreas.gov or call 1 (905) 676-2606.

Bringing Children into Canada

Adults travelling with children should carry identification for each child. Divorced parents who share custody of their children should carry copies of the legal custody documents.

Adults who are not parents or guardians should have written permission from the parents or guardians to supervise the children. When travelling with a group of vehicles, parents or guardians should be in the same vehicle as the children when arriving at the border. Customs officers are looking for missing children and may ask questions about the children who are travelling with you.

Pets

Please have a vaccination certificate with full information on the animal.

Firearms

Revolvers, pistols, and fully automatic firearms are prohibited entry into Canada. Non-restricted firearms (which must be declared) are a regular sporting rifle or a shotgun with a barrel over 470 mm (18.5 in.) with a maximum overall length of 660 mm (26 in.). No automatics or silencers. Firearms less than 660mm need a "permit of transport". Without exception, all firearms must be declared.

How to get to Winnipeg

Winnipeg is the capital of the province of Manitoba and is accessible from almost anywhere in the world. Located in the geographic centre of Canada, Winnipeg is easily accessible by air, land or rail.

Additional services are readily available through major charter operators or private air transportation facilities. Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport enjoys non-stop services from major U.S. hub airports: Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Minneapolis/St. Paul and Phoenix. Delta and United Airlines offer nearly 100 direct flights per week departing from Winnipeg, which ranks third among the 12 Canadian mid-sized cities surveyed by the number of scheduled direct flights.

For information on booking your flight to Winnipeg, take advantage of the links below:

Other Passenger Carriers

For more information on flying to and from Winnipeg, visit the Winnipeg Airports Authority website at
www.waa.ca

Air Times to Winnipeg

Vancouver - 2:55 hours

Calgary - 2:03 hours

Toronto - 2:17 hours

Ottawa - 2:25 hours

Montreal - 2:33 hours

Minneapolis - 1:19 hours

Chicago - 2:00 hours

New York - 3:39 hours

Miami - 6:17 hours

Dallas - 4:52 hours

Denver - 2:30 hours

Los Angeles - 5:20 hours

Yellowknife - 7:45 hours

Iqaluit - 5:15 hours

By Rail

VIA Rail
123 Main Street
Toll Free (Canada and U.S.): 1 (888) VIARAIL

The Canadian, one of VIA Rail’s proudest services, travels across Canada and stops in Winnipeg. The Hudson Bay departs from Winnipeg and travels up to Churchill. VIA Rail Canada runs more than 480 trains per week over a 14,000 kilometre network, linking more than 450 localities in Canada. Over four million passengers travel on VIA Rail each year. You can connect to Via Rail through Amtrack or your local carrier.

For more information on booking your ticket, please visit:
www.viarail.ca.

By Road

Whether you are driving on your own or letting someone do the driving for you, Winnipeg is an easy destination to get to and is only one hour north of the U.S. border crossing at Pembina North Dakota.

In Canada:

The No. 1 Trans-Canada Highway (east-west) provides direct connection to all major urban centres in the country.

From the United States:

By Bus

The Winnipeg Bus Terminal is located at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport. Ticketing available Monday to Sunday: 6:30am to 11:59pm; and on holidays: 6:30am to 11:59pm. For more information on ticket purchases, please call or visit the websites noted below: